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Dwell’s Top 10 Travel Stories of 2018View 10 Photos

Dwell’s Top 10 Travel Stories of 2018

Brace yourself—our most popular travel stories of the year might have you packing your bags.
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No matter how near or far, nothing beats a good adventure. Whether you're looking to book a last-minute trip or simply scoping out ideas for a post-holiday-season getaway, the travel stories below are sure to infuse you with inspiration galore. Yet be warned: Between a remote cabin off the coast of Norway and an ancient townhouse in Girona that has been beautifully remodeled, it might be hard to choose which place to go first.

10. Grab Your Friends and Escape to a Remote Cabin Cluster on a Norwegian Island

Weary city dwellers can find serenity in this array of cabins on the Norwegian archipelago of Fleinvær, where the Northern Lights make regular appearances.

Weary city dwellers can find serenity in this array of cabins on the Norwegian archipelago of Fleinvær, where the Northern Lights make regular appearances.

Dive into the fascinating history behind Cape Romano's peculiar, igloo-like structures, which have been a treasured fixture to Southwest Floridians since the early 1980s.

Dive into the fascinating history behind Cape Romano's peculiar, igloo-like structures, which have been a treasured fixture to Southwest Floridians since the early 1980s.

The motto for the Panorama Glass Lodge states "Where the sky is," which works as a fitting descriptor for this cozy 248-square-foot vacation cabin.

The motto for the Panorama Glass Lodge states "Where the sky is," which works as a fitting descriptor for this cozy 248-square-foot vacation cabin.

Three friends transform a desert site into a charming Airstream retreat.

Three friends transform a desert site into a charming Airstream retreat.

These light and bright 570-square-foot units are just a 20-minute ferry ride from Seattle, Washington—perfect for a weekend getaway.

These light and bright 570-square-foot units are just a 20-minute ferry ride from Seattle, Washington—perfect for a weekend getaway.

Oozing with charm, comfort, and modern amenities, these 10 micro homes are eagerly awaiting to help you experience the tiny house lifestyle. But brace yourself—you might become an aspiring tiny-house dweller after just one stay.

Oozing with charm, comfort, and modern amenities, these 10 micro homes are eagerly awaiting to help you experience the tiny house lifestyle. But brace yourself—you might become an aspiring tiny-house dweller after just one stay.

Sited in a remote Canadian forest, this luxurious cabin rental embraces indoor/outdoor living.

Sited in a remote Canadian forest, this luxurious cabin rental embraces indoor/outdoor living.

Few things capture the spirit of intrepid road tripping and outdoor adventuring better than trailers and camper vans. Yet don't worry if you're not quite ready to buy your own mobile mini home just yet. These 10 options allow you to enjoy the freedom and convenience of mobile living, without making the full-time commitment. 

Few things capture the spirit of intrepid road tripping and outdoor adventuring better than trailers and camper vans. Yet don't worry if you're not quite ready to buy your own mobile mini home just yet. These 10 options allow you to enjoy the freedom and convenience of mobile living, without making the full-time commitment. 

Widely recognized as a beloved mecca for French cuisine, Chef Thomas Keller's three-starred Michelin restaurant in California receives a $10,000,000 renovation—its first major revamp in over 20 years.

Widely recognized as a beloved mecca for French cuisine, Chef Thomas Keller's three-starred Michelin restaurant in California receives a $10,000,000 renovation—its first major revamp in over 20 years.

In the medieval city of Girona, Catalonia, a Spanish architect saves a 16th-century townhouse by converting it into a five-bedroom rental.

In the medieval city of Girona, Catalonia, a Spanish architect saves a 16th-century townhouse by converting it into a five-bedroom rental.

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